So here comes this black guy from the Bay Area talking about peace, feminism, challenging racism, challenging the priorities of the country, and talking about preserving the fragile nature of our ecological system. People looked at me as if I… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I have been a lot of 'firsts' on the national political stage, including the first African American congressman from the Bay Area and one of the first Democratic Socialists in Congress. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I'lI say this: I recall entering Congress in 1971 and being called a 'feminist' by members of my own party as if it was… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
I have two things going for me. The first is the fidelity to my principles, and the other is my ability to show up… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
What shaped my politics regarding war and peace was Martin Luther King Jr., the most extraordinary person that I ever heard. And when he… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
I think democratic socialism will ultimately prevail in this country because it makes an enormous amount of sense. — Ron Dellums Copy Share
The government should not do everything for everybody all the time, but it should provide basic services to everyone who needs them. Education ought… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
The Democratic Party has been my party over 50 years, where I waged my battle to change America and change the world from its… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
I was part of the peace movement and part of the civil rights movement. You know what we heard? 'The majority of people don't… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
Companies using public lands should be required to perform thorough testing on all wells in order to fully ensure water safety. — Ron Dellums Copy Share
The very foundation of our nation's economy is predicated on the health, growth, and vitality of our local communities. — Ron Dellums Copy Share
Detroit's financial challenges - the decline of the American auto industry, the impact of the global economic recession, declining population, and an erosion of… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
Being a mayor was an awesome, difficult job. Being the chair of the Armed Services Committee was perhaps the most incredible time in my… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
The government ought to be in the business of delivering health, education, housing, and basic services to people without a lot of game playing.… — Ron Dellums Copy Share
Peace is more than simply the absence of war; it is the absence of conditions that give rise to war. — Ron Dellums Copy Share
